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Festival actors parade through the crowd at the Texas Renaissance Festival Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Todd Mission. Sunday is the last day for the festival this year. ( Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle )

Festival actors parade through the crowd at the Texas Renaissance Festival Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Todd Mission. Sunday is the last day for the festival this year. ( Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle )

Festival actors parade through the crowd at the Texas Renaissance Festival Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Todd Mission. Sunday is the last day for the festival this year. ( Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle )

Festival actors parade through the crowd at the Texas Renaissance Festival Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Todd Mission. Sunday is the last day for the festival this year. ( Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle )

Festival actors parade through the crowd at the Texas Renaissance Festival Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Todd Mission. Sunday is the last day for the festival this year. ( Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle )

Festival actors parade through the crowd at the Texas Renaissance Festival Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Todd Mission. Sunday is the last day for the festival this year. ( Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle )

In full festival regalia, Amanda Lee, right, walks with her friend who goes by the name Jaded Kitty Kimiko at the Texas Renaissance Festival Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Todd Mission. Sunday is the last day for the festival this year. Festival goers celebrated the theme Celtic Christmas. ( Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle ) less

In full festival regalia, Amanda Lee, right, walks with her friend who goes by the name Jaded Kitty Kimiko at the Texas Renaissance Festival Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Todd Mission. Sunday is the last day for ... more

Brewmaster Alan L. Ward of the Brigadoon Brewery and Brew School shows the grains in the mash tun of the beer he is brewing at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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Brewmaster Alan L. Ward of the Brigadoon Brewery and Brew School shows the grains in the mash tun of the beer he is brewing at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012. ... more

Brewmaster Alan L. Ward of the Brigadoon Brewery and Brew School shows his brewing set up to the public and also publicly brews a batch a day for show at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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Brewmaster Alan L. Ward of the Brigadoon Brewery and Brew School shows his brewing set up to the public and also publicly brews a batch a day for show at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on ... more

The Texas Renaissance Festival morning parade had the festivals street wakers, performers and royalty walk along the main thoroughfare, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Todd Mission. The festival will continue until ... more

Brewmaster Alan L. Ward gave us a behind the scenes look at how the brew pub functions. Here is a look at the fermentation room of the Brigadoon Brewery at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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Brewmaster Alan L. Ward gave us a behind the scenes look at how the brew pub functions. Here is a look at the fermentation room of the Brigadoon Brewery at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX ... more

Brewmaster Alan L. Ward gave us a behind the scenes look at how the... Photo-5303912.71863 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Isabelle Hurst, 5, of The Woodlands gets a hug and is comforted by, Alicia Barnhardt, aka, Queen Titania, next to King Oberon, the King of the Fairies at the Texas Renaissance Festival Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Todd Mission. Hurst was nervous by seeing the characters. Sunday is the last day for the festival this year. Festival goers celebrated the theme
Celtic Christmas. ( Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle ) less

Isabelle Hurst, 5, of The Woodlands gets a hug and is comforted by, Alicia Barnhardt, aka, Queen Titania, next to King Oberon, the King of the Fairies at the Texas Renaissance Festival Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, ... more

Festival actors parade through the crowd at the Texas Renaissance Festival Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Todd Mission. Sunday is the last day for the festival this year. ( Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle )

Festival actors parade through the crowd at the Texas Renaissance Festival Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Todd Mission. Sunday is the last day for the festival this year. ( Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle )

The Sea Devil Tavern offers over 20 beers on tap with half being in the craft beer market at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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The Sea Devil Tavern offers over 20 beers on tap with half being in the craft beer market at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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Randy Edwards/The ... more

The Sea Devil Tavern offers over 20 beers on tap with half being in the craft beer market at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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Randy Edwards/The Enterprise less

The Sea Devil Tavern offers over 20 beers on tap with half being in the craft beer market at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy Edwards/The ... more

The Sea Devil Tavern offers over 20 beers on tap with half being in the craft beer market at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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Randy Edwards/The Enterprise less

The Sea Devil Tavern offers over 20 beers on tap with half being in the craft beer market at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy Edwards/The ... more

The Sea Devil Tavern offers over 20 beers on tap with half being in the craft beer market at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy Edwards/The Enterprise less

The Sea Devil Tavern offers over 20 beers on tap with half being in the craft beer market at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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Randy Edwards/The ... more

The Sea Devil Tavern offers over 20 beers on tap with half being in the craft beer market at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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Randy Edwards/The Enterprise less

The Sea Devil Tavern offers over 20 beers on tap with half being in the craft beer market at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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Randy Edwards/The ... more

The Sea Devil Tavern offers over 20 beers on tap with half being in the craft beer market at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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Randy Edwards/The Enterprise less

The Sea Devil Tavern offers over 20 beers on tap with half being in the craft beer market at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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The Barbarian Inn offers Chicken Diablo, chicken wrapped in bacon, deep fried and served on a stick amongst many other meat products at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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The Barbarian Inn offers Chicken Diablo, chicken wrapped in bacon, deep fried and served on a stick amongst many other meat products at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, ... more

The Barbarian Inn is one of the newest editions to the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy Edwards/The Enterprise

The Barbarian Inn is one of the newest editions to the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy Edwards/The Enterprise

The Barbarian Inn is one of the newest editions to the Texas... Photo-5303929.71863 - Beaumont Enterprise

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The Parthenon has by far the largest selection of craft beer and is located near the Greek Agora at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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The Parthenon has by far the largest selection of craft beer and is located near the Greek Agora at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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Randy ... more

The Parthenon has by far the largest selection of craft beer and is... Photo-5303930.71863 - Beaumont Enterprise

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The Parthenon has by far the largest selection of craft beer and is located near the Greek Agora at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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Randy Edwards/The Enterprise less

The Parthenon has by far the largest selection of craft beer and is located near the Greek Agora at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy ... more

The Parthenon has by far the largest selection of craft beer and is... Photo-5303931.71863 - Beaumont Enterprise

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The Parthenon has by far the largest selection of craft beer and is located near the Greek Agora at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy Edwards/The Enterprise less

The Parthenon has by far the largest selection of craft beer and is located near the Greek Agora at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy ... more

The Parthenon has by far the largest selection of craft beer and is... Photo-5303932.71863 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Jason Presley from Magnolia, TX works the bar at the Sea Devil Tavern at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy Edwards/The Enterprise

Jason Presley from Magnolia, TX works the bar at the Sea Devil Tavern at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy Edwards/The Enterprise

Jason Presley from Magnolia, TX works the bar at the Sea Devil... Photo-5303906.71863 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Celebrating the grand opening of a new Latin cuisine restaurant: Hacienda San Jorge. Owned and operated by long-time festival food vendor and the ever popular Empanada Lady, patrons of Hacienda San Jorge can savor in a delicious new menu featuring South American cuisine as they are entertained by beautiful Brazilian dancers at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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Randy Edwards/The Enterprise less

Celebrating the grand opening of a new Latin cuisine restaurant: Hacienda San Jorge. Owned and operated by long-time festival food vendor and the ever popular Empanada Lady, patrons of Hacienda San Jorge can ... more

Celebrating the grand opening of a new Latin cuisine restaurant: Hacienda San Jorge. Owned and operated by long-time festival food vendor and the ever popular Empanada Lady, patrons of Hacienda San Jorge can savor in a delicious new menu featuring South American cuisine as they are entertained by beautiful Brazilian dancers at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy Edwards/The Enterprise less

Celebrating the grand opening of a new Latin cuisine restaurant: Hacienda San Jorge. Owned and operated by long-time festival food vendor and the ever popular Empanada Lady, patrons of Hacienda San Jorge can ... more

Celebrating the grand opening of a new Latin cuisine restaurant: Hacienda San Jorge. Owned and operated by long-time festival food vendor and the ever popular Empanada Lady, patrons of Hacienda San Jorge can savor in a delicious new menu featuring South American cuisine as they are entertained by beautiful Brazilian dancers at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy Edwards/The Enterprise less

Celebrating the grand opening of a new Latin cuisine restaurant: Hacienda San Jorge. Owned and operated by long-time festival food vendor and the ever popular Empanada Lady, patrons of Hacienda San Jorge can ... more

The Birds of Prey Show "É the greatest free-flying bird show in America," says Jim Fowler, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom and NBC's The Today Show. More than just Falconry, this complete bird show includes hawks, eagles, owls, and vultures, to name a few. Wild Sky Productions began as an idea to educate the public by presenting live animals in an entertaining format. And entertaining it is! The birds soar and glide above, in front of, in back of, and through the audience. Located at the Falconers Stage at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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The Birds of Prey Show "É the greatest free-flying bird show in America," says Jim Fowler, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom and NBC's The Today Show. More than just Falconry, this complete bird show includes ... more

"Do you like your comedy smart or do you like it dirty? With Christophe the Insultor, you don't have to choose. Hire this dashing, silver-tongued ruffian to insult the bejesus out of the victim of your choice, or just sit back with the other hooligans and watch the Master work. So funny you'll shoot beer out of your nose. Even if you're not drinking beer. Don't miss this one! Mature Audiences Only. Not recommended for children." Near the Greek Agora at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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"Do you like your comedy smart or do you like it dirty? With Christophe the Insultor, you don't have to choose. Hire this dashing, silver-tongued ruffian to insult the bejesus out of the victim of your ... more

"Do you like your comedy smart or do you like it dirty? With... Photo-5303939.71863 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Musicians keep the lords and ladies on their feet at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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Randy Edwards/The Enterprise

Musicians keep the lords and ladies on their feet at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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Randy Edwards/The Enterprise

Musicians keep the lords and ladies on their feet at the Texas... Photo-5303940.71863 - Beaumont Enterprise

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The Barbarian Inn is one of the newest editions to the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy Edwards/The Enterprise

The Barbarian Inn is one of the newest editions to the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy Edwards/The Enterprise

The Barbarian Inn is one of the newest editions to the Texas... Photo-5303941.71863 - Beaumont Enterprise

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In the tradition of London's Royal Fireworks above the Thames, the New Market Village will present a special Royal Finale in honor of the King & Queen. Marking the close of the day, the Royal Finale will take place at dark above the Arena. This celebration was composed by the King himself, featuring entertainment to dazel all ages of the Festival's guests. The festivities will end with the Royal Fireworks accompanied by the music of Tartanic at Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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In the tradition of London's Royal Fireworks above the Thames, the New Market Village will present a special Royal Finale in honor of the King & Queen. Marking the close of the day, the Royal Finale will take ... more

In the tradition of London's Royal Fireworks above the Thames,... Photo-5303942.71863 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Jason Presley from Magnolia, TX works the bar at the Sea Devil Tavern at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy Edwards/The Enterprise

Jason Presley from Magnolia, TX works the bar at the Sea Devil Tavern at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy Edwards/The Enterprise

Jason Presley from Magnolia, TX works the bar at the Sea Devil... Photo-5303943.71863 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Kristy Dodd from Houston, TX works the bar at the Sea Devil Tavern at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
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Randy Edwards/The Enterprise

Kristy Dodd from Houston, TX works the bar at the Sea Devil Tavern at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX on Sunday, October 14, 2012.
Photo taken:
Randy Edwards/The Enterprise